Smith # 036085 v. Ryan et al

Filing 14

ORDER that a Case Management Conference is set for 4/17/2012 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 601, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003 before Judge Paul G Rosenblatt. See PDF document for details. Signed by Judge Paul G Rosenblatt on 3/5/12. (LSP)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

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Joe Clarence Smith,

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Petitioner,
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Charles L. Ryan, et al.,
Respondents.

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No. CV-12-00318-PHX-PGR
DEATH PENALTY CASE

ORDER

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Petitioner, a state prisoner under sentence of death, has filed a notice of intent to file

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a petition for writ of habeas corpus under 28 U.S.C. § 2254. For the purpose of setting a

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briefing schedule, a Case Management Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012,

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at 11:00 a.m., before the Hon. Paul G. Rosenblatt, in Courtroom 601, Sandra Day O’Connor

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United States Courthouse, 401 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to the

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conference, Petitioner’s counsel is expected to meet with Petitioner and to review any

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published court rulings in Petitioner’s case. Petitioner’s counsel is further expected to

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contact Petitioner’s state court counsel to obtain information about the case and to assemble

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prior counsel’s files and records from the state proceedings. Absent a motion detailing

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significant delays, problems, or obstacles encountered in obtaining copies of pertinent files

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and records, the Court will not assist directly in obtaining such materials.

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Prior to the conference, counsel shall confer with respect to the statute of limitations

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and a proposed briefing schedule. Both parties should be prepared to articulate their

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positions regarding the statute of limitations and to discuss any other issues which may affect

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the filing of the habeas petition or efficient resolution of this matter. The Court intends to

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set firm deadlines for the filing of the petition, responsive pleadings, motions for evidentiary

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development, and any other pleadings the Court deems necessary. Absent extraordinary

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circumstances justifying a continuance, the parties will be expected to adhere to the deadlines

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set at this case management conference.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED this 5th day of March, 2012.

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